Mazda PROTEGE fuel problems
14 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
831 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
63,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 288 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
14 of 831 complaints match this topic (1.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10071927 · 2004-04-30 (April 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, ROAD DEBRIS RUPTURED THE VEHICLE FUEL TANK WHICH RESULTED ON A FIRE ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS SEVERELY BURNED ABOUT 30 PERCENT OF HER BODY. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071927 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975304 · 1995-11-22 (November 22, 1995)
PE95-044 ACTIVE, FAULTY FUEL FILLER NECK, REPLACED FUEL NECK ASSEMBLY, DAMAGED THE FUEL TANK. TT *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975304 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979755 · 1996-02-26 (February 26, 1996)
FUEL TANK HAS HOLE LOCATED ON BOTTOM LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985046 · 1996-05-30 (May 30, 1996)
STRONG GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM THE BACK SEATS AND COULD BE RELATED TO THE FUEL FILLER NECK PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985046 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502939 · 1996-02-20 (February 20, 1996)
FUEL LEAKS FROM GAS TANK HOSE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502939 at NHTSA ↗